Monday, February 28, 2011

Amaze me August #26 ~ Check out my new Schedule ~

Wow, what can I say, I am blown away at last weeks turnout. We had 71 link ups, and I hardly had to beg, he he.We had 84 comments, for the giveaway. The biggest turnout yet, for a giveaway on my blog, THANK YOU.If you haven't entered or, didn't take advantage of all the ways you can win, make sure you do that. I will be picking a winner tomorrow morning, March 1st, so hurry.

BELLA'S CURRENT GIVEAWAY

FABULOUSLY DOMESTIC

Apron and Towel Set

I am always looking for new shops, to sponsor the party here, every Tuesday. So if you are interested, please email me :

bellabeforeandafter {@} gmail {.} com

This week I've been trying to figure out how I'd like to organize my time better. I love blogging so much, that my family has really started to complain that I'm spending a little too much time blogging. It's hard to hear, and I get defensive, naturally. BUT I know they are right. So while I won't admit it to them, especially the hubby, you know being Romanian and all, I can't let him know he might be right, lol, I am chatting it up with all of you.

Do you guys feel a bit guilty with the amount of time you spend blogging? Do you wish that you could do it all, you know, be super mommy, wife, blogger, friend, go to the gym, cook healthy meals, have a clean home, make fun crafts,do your nails, volunteer,run a marathon?Ok well these are some of the things, I wish I could do, and do well, and find the perfect balance. Sounds almost impossible. However I think I can do it. At least to the point that my family, doesn't miss me so much anymore. Sheesh, what ever will they do, if I start an Etsy shop, lol.

Hopefully if I try to stay to some kind of schedule, things will be easier for me, and everyone involved. Also, while I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE browsing new blogs, and leaving comments everywhere I go, and browsing Etsy, I need to be realistic, and literally put a timer for myself. Otherwise I can get lost in time, and before I know it, hours have passed. Totally speaking from experience.

I will try to reward myself, with what I love to do. If I finish my daily work, cook, clean, whatever it is that I need to do, I will earn blogging time. 30 minutes, 1 hour, etc. I know it may sound childish, but it's what I need, and I think getting my kids involved will make it that much more fun for everyone.

I will def let you guys now, just how I put everything into place, and of course how it's going. For now, these are just my thoughts.

Here is what I plan on this blog. Listed under each day are topics that you may see covered on that particular day.

MONDAYS

Weekly menu plan

Try new recipes

Workout schedules, and tips

Organizing projects, and tips

TUESDAYS

Amaze me August Party

Giveaways and Featured Sponsor

WEDNESDAYS

Top 10 features from Amaze me August

Guest Blogger

What I Wore Wednesdays

THURSDAYS

Eco Friendly Crafts and Projects

Family Friendly Crafts and Projects

Recycling and Upcycling Tips and Tutorials

FRIDAYS

Project Home - $1,000 ( more to come on this later )

SATURDAYS

Open day

Blog Swaps

Extra Giveaways

SUNDAYS

Week in Review

Goals for upcoming week

Cake Decorating Tutorials

SO WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?

PLEASE grab a button, and help spread the word about the party.I'm still trying to reach 100 link ups, so keep them coming, and tell your friends. I appreciate it so much.

I'm a terrible organizer! Don't have any tips but I will check back to see other peoples comments. Maybe it will help me out too! Entered my Antique silverware mold knockoffs this week, thanks for hosting!

I really really need to set some sort of schedule for myself. There are so many things I need to accomplish around my home, with my boys, for my blogs, and for the etsy shop. But most days I feel like I get nothing accomplished and am just treading water. Thanks for the motivation!

In my spare time I enjoy cooking, and baking. In fact my mother and I have been making cakes for over 30 years. I also love gardening, traveling, and all things crafty. I struggle daily to keep my like organized, along with my never ending battle to keep the house clean. I adore my three kids MOST of the time, and can usually be found doing the mom thing from morning till night. I try to catch a few mommy moments, but those are hard to find in this wonderful life of mine. I am blessed and happy, and am thrilled you stopped by today :)

Hi, I'm Bella

Welcome to my blog. This place is a work in progress, just like my life, home, and body. Hopefully the things I blog about will inspire you. My goal is to better myself, my home, my life and those around me. Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to connect with me below :)

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Bella's 40 Day Challenge - Getting Healthy

I started my first 40 day challenge on Feb 18th, 2013 with the goal to get a little healthier before my 34th birthday, 40 days away on March 29th.

I've tried to concentrate on eating healthy, (healthier), working out again, (practicing YOGA), and trying to accomplish several other personal goals along the way.

My starting stats were as followed:

Age 33Height 5'7PBF (percent body fat) 36.4BMI (body mass index) 29.2

My starting weight was :

186.3

Just to be clear, my goal is not to LOSE weight, but to reduce my BODY FAT, and get healthier all around.

Here is my journey. I hope you read it in order so you can see how things change as the days and weeks go on. Just because I planned it one way, doesn't mean it ended up working out like that. I've learned so much so far, and am so happy to say that I FINALLY started this challenge.

Let me know if you are struggling with the same things right now, I would love to give you any advice I can, and of course if you have anything to share with me to help me with my journey PLEASE let me know. I love hearing from all of you!